Julie Nixon

She has a particular interest in life sciences given her PhD in molecular biology.

Julie’s practice includes providing advice on the UK GDPR, advising clients (investors and companies) with regard to equity investments and ensuring her clients receive expert advice with regard to protecting and commercialising their intellectual property.

Julie’s scientific background is advantageous when advising on intellectual property related contracts such as licensing and collaboration agreements. Ensuring that intellectual property assets are protected in transactions is essential for technology clients.

Julie was seconded to the University of Edinburgh and Historic Environment Scotland. As such she has a particular expertise in dealing with public sector contracts.

Julie has been noted as a Leading Associate for Intellectual Property in the Legal 500 UK 2026.

Jurisdiction: Scotland

• Advising Historic Environment Scotland with regard to a technology agreement for a new in house platform allowing public access to online collections.
• Advising a University of Strathclyde spin out on an investment of £8 million.
• Advising a banking client with regard to data protection on a new venture (including drafting a data sharing agreement).Advising a client on the licence of certain intellectual property assets in connection with the lease of new premises.